UN Secretary General presses for Berlin talks balance
Dag Hammarskjold said the United Nations is interested in Berlin but cannot be a focal point now. He urged direct negotiations among big powers as essential first steps to disarmament and Berlin issues, hoping charter revision may later yield a satisfactory solution.
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United Nations
N.Y
Dag Hammarskjold
Berlin
Hammarskjold
World Organization
U. N. General Assembly
U.N
October Call Up Likely For National Guard Units
The Army signals possible early October activation of some of 37 alerted National Guard units and up to 76 U S Army Reserve units. Individuals may be pre-designated to fill units entering federal service, with notifications due by September 15.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
U. S. Army
Court martial Finds Col. Banks Innocent in Tower Collapse
In Newburgh New York the presiding law officer at Col. William M. Banks court martial ruled him innocent of neglect in the Texas Tower collapse in the Atlantic Ocean on January 15. The finding awaits approval by the board of officers as the court recessed after the decision.
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Newburgh
N. Y
William M. Banks
Texas
Atlantic Ocean
Court
Col
Jean Rydstrom
Rumford Manager Named Maine Towns Group Leader
Leo J. Morency town manager of Rumford was elected new manager of the Maine Town and City Managers Association at the three day institute closing on the University of Maine campus. Clarence E. Robinson Ellsworth was named vice president and John E. Bibber Brunswick was chosen secretary treasurer.
White House to Remain Named White House
Washington AP A House Interior Committee on Wednesday voted to keep the President residence as the White House. Rep. J T Rutherford argued for naming it a national monument, but members decided the site should retain its current designation while under protection of the National Monument Act.
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Washington
White House
House Interior Committee
J. T. Rutherford
D-Tex
Rutherford
Museum
National Monument
National Park Service
Smithsonian Institution
John F. Kennedy
Madison
Pogo Primer for Parents Promoted by Welfare Dept
The Health Education and Welfare Department announces Pogo Primer for Parents by Walt Kelly. The 24 page guide teaches parental guidance for child TV viewing, urging love, involvement, and moderation without censorship. It highlights monsters, boredom, and fears children face. the primer can be ordered from the Government Printing Office for 20 cents.
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Washington
United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Walt Kelly
Pogo
Albert the Alligator
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Government Printing Office
D.C
Auto Makers Stand Put US Detachment On Border
Detroit reports General Motors Ford and Chrysler resist labor offers amid UAW pressure as contracts for about 500000 workers near expiry. UAW pushes for price profit data and threatens action. GM, Ford, and Chrysler cite offers with annual seven cent raises and enhanced pensions and layoff protections. In Berlin American troops used tear gas grenades after a water spray incident at Friedrichstrasse checkpoint amid Soviet complaints over air corridors.
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Detroit
Mich
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
United Auto Workers
Counnies
UAW
Walter Reuther
Berlin
U.S
Moscow
Pace
Seven ex policemen found guilty in Chicago burglary ring
An all-woman jury convicted seven ex-officers from the Summerdale district of conspiracy to burglarize and conceal stolen goods. Sentences ranged from one to five years in prison or fines of $500 for two defendants, with appeals anticipated. Morrison’s broader case and reforms follow.
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Chicago
Criminal Court
James B.parsons
Allan Brinn
Alan Clements
Frank Faraci
Alex Karrasa
Sol
Peter Beeftink
Henry Malea
Patrick Groark
Parsons
Lauretta M. Weston
Post Office
Summerdale
Richard Morrison
Morrison
Orlando W. Wilson
University of California
Wilson
Timothy O'Connor
St. Louis
Referendum drive on parochial bus bill heats up in Maine
Rep Ernest D Smith says petitions for a bus funding referendum are surging in Maine. He reports space and staff increases in Portland and 1700 clergy reached but few circulated. Time may run out to obtain 41722 signatures by Sept 15, risking immediate enactment of the act.
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Augusta
Ernest D. Smith
R-Strong
Smith
Nazarene
Portland
Associated Press
Maine
Soviet note challenges air corridors to Berlin
The Soviet government accused West Germany of meddling in West Berlin and demanded that agitators be barred from using air corridors. The 700 word note, delivered to the U.S., British and French embassies in Moscow, warned of a flagrant breach of the 1945 agreement on air routes. Western diplomats saw the move as a test of resolve before future Berlin talks and possible demands to screen travelers to and from Berlin.
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Moscow
Berlin
Konrad Adenauer
West Berlin
U.S
Soviet Union
West Germany
London
West Berliners Keep Working in East Berlin Despite Barriers
About 12 500 West Berliners drew pay from East Berlin two weeks ago with 1 500 to 2 000 switching to West Berlin jobs since the barricades. Daily commuters to East Berlin total around 4 000, mainly shop office and factory workers, while many East Berlin artists receive hard currency pay.
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West Berlin
Reds
East
Walter Ulbricht
East Berlin
Casco Bay Ferry Service Takes Drastic Reduction
Portland report on the Maine Public Utilities Commission order that cuts Casco Bay ferry service to about 4,000 island residents. With wharves condemned as unsafe and no state or city rescue, islands like Chebeague and Great Diamond lose public transport, relying on private boats and informal ferries. Gov Reed seeks a solution as PUC, Maine Port Authority, and legal options may transfer service.
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Portland
Casco Bay
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Casco Bay Lines
PUC
Long Island
Little Diamond Island
Chebeague
Great Diamond
Cliff Island
Maine Port Authority
Reed
PUC Commission
Frederick N. Allen
Frank FE. Hancock
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Rosamond Tucker
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